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"You will own a piece of art history"—Quintessentially, London

A tribute to one of the 20th century’s most influential, intriguing and controversial photographers

SUMO was a titanic book in every respect: it broke records for weight, dimensions, and resale price.

Helmut Newton (1920–2004) always demonstrated a healthy disdain for easy or predictable solutions. SUMO—a bold and unprecedented publishing venture—was an irresistible project. The idea of a spectacular compendium of images, a book with the dimensions of a private exhibition, reproduced to exceptional page size and to state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, exploratory dialogue between photographer and publisher.

With the physically commanding SUMO weighing in—boxed and shrink-wrapped—at 35.4 kilos, Newton created a landmark book that stood head and shoulders above anything previously attempted, both in terms of conceptual extravagance and technical specifications.

Published in an edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, SUMO sold out soon after publication and quickly multiplied its value. This worldwide publishing sensation now features in numerous important collections around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Legendary SUMO copy number one, autographed by over 100 of the book’s featured celebrities, also broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century,selling at auction in Berlin on April 6, 2000 for 620,000 German Marks – approximately € 317,000.

SUMO established new standards for the art monograph genre, and secured a prominent place in photo-book history. This new edition, carefully revised by June Newton, is the fulfillment of an ambition conceived some years ago by Helmut Newton. He would surely be pleased that, a decade on from its first publication, SUMO—now in a format that allows for a more democratic distribution—will reach the widest possible audience.

However, proud owners of the new edition won’t wrestle with their copy of SUMO. It comes with a unique stand for displaying the book at home and includes a companion booklet.

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"You will own a piece of art history." "This incredible illustration of the work of one of the most influential photographers of our time has shrunk! It's a more democratic means of distribution and an absolutely stunning book for photography fans."

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Helmut Newton (1920–2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time. He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for French Vogue, and became celebrated for his controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions in street or interior settings, rather than studios. His many titles and awards included Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Now that Helmut Newton's Sumo is available for the mass public, and no longer costing $5000+ for a massive podium-sized version, getting a copy is a no-brainer for anyone remotely interested in the king of kink's work. The book is fairly complete in terms of touching all of the major areas of Helmut's work and won't seem too repetitious for owners of previous books. While a lot smaller than the aforementioned original gigantic version, the reprint is still massive in comparison to most other coffee table books. It weights more than 15lbs and comes with a sleek acrylic book stand for display on your favorite shelf, credenza, or table. I was happy with the reproduction quality of the book and the binding seems durable enough for many years of viewing. Highly recommended.

This was a surprise gift given to me by my husband. I am so glad Amazon carries Taschen books. I am a big fan. The book arrived in pristine condition. I am a big fan of Helmut Newton, and this does not disappoint. Some well-known photos (Lisa Taylor giving a passing man The Look), as well as some new to me.

Although I admire good photography work, I don't own so many photography books and collections. But this one has become one of my favorite items that I have ever gotten. I have purchased many things from amazon so far, and I can say that Sumo is the best of them. Its size is amazing (although it originally is made to be 19.7x27.6 inch!), quality of the pictures is very good, and the pictures themselves are extraordinary. Helmut Newton is known to be among the best nude photographers, so if anyone appreciates art and photography, he/she must get this book and spend a considerable amount of time appreciating every shot. For more information you can watch the "Making of Sumo" documentary (linked below), but I must warn you that after watching that documentary you WILL buy the book for sure![...]

Exactly what I had hoped for. A comprehensive look into the work of Newton. Some of the photos are quite rare to see. Very happy I bought it. Packaging was excellent, and the stand it came with is a great addition!

I adore Helmut Newton, and am still kicking myself for not buying SUMO in its original form, metal table and all, while it was still available - and at a huge discount, no less.

I did buy this version from Amazon, though. It came in its own printed, cardboard box (complete with plastic handle) inside of which were the book and a small, acrylic table for holding it: basically an ersatz version of the original, sized for the mass market . The print quality was not objectionable, and the images as you'd expect: among the strongest and most influential in photography.

A convincing compendium of Helmut Newton's work, this version of SUMO is worth having - especially since it's the only version now available.

The SUMO is too big and too expensive for you, this is the one! The same pictures, but in an affordable format. It is also much easier to handle and to look at. Beautifully printed by EBS in Italy. The best choice if you want to have only one Newton book.